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Astros to host Cubs for two exhibition games in 2013 at Minute Maid Park

Astros to host Cubs for two exhibition games in 2013 at Minute Maid Park

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HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros will host their former division rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in two exhibition games, March 29-30, at Minute Maid Park in 2013.

The Astros are moving to the American League in 2013, making this the Cubs’ only scheduled visit to Houston for the upcoming season. Start times for the exhibition games will be 7:05 p.m. on Friday, March 29 and 1:05 p.m. for the Saturday, March 30 game.

SPRING TRAINING UPDATES

The Spring Training report date for Astros pitchers and catchers is Monday, February 11, with the first workout scheduled for the following day (2/12). The report date for position players is Friday, February 15, with the first full-squad workout scheduled for the following day (2/16) as well.

The Astros will once again hold Spring Training at the Osceola County Stadium complex in Kissimmee, FL, where they have trained since 1985. The Astros first Spring Training game will be on the road on February 23 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston’s Spring home opener is scheduled for Sunday, February 24 vs. the New York Mets at 12:05 p.m. CST.

Spring Training season tickets start at $240 for all 16 games and can be purchased now by calling 321-697-3201. Individual tickets, which start at $15, will go on sale in mid-January. A full Spring Training schedule that includes most start times is below.